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Winter weather affects millions, Inside Minneapolis' Cities Church, Tara Dew finds peace in Psalm 23
In this episode, Brandon Porter and Laura Erlanson discuss the deep impact of Winter Storm Fern and how Southern Baptist Disaster Relief has responded, the Internation...
Minneapolis church disruption, Persecution continues in Nigeria, The great value of human life
This week, Brandon Porter and Laura Erlanson talk with the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission's Miles Mullin about the Jan. 18 disruption at Cities Church in St. Pa...
Minneapolis churches hold fast, Key Supreme Court hearings, An AI powered evangelism trainer
Brandon Porter and Laura Erlanson are back to talk about how Minneapolis churches are facing tensions around immigration and deportation, how two U.S. Supreme Court ca...
SBC case heard in TN Supreme Court, Lifeway camps growing in 2026, Jen Wilkin on studying Joshua
Brandon Porter and Laura Erlanson highlight the case against the SBC heard this week in Tennessee's Supreme Court, how Cooperative Program giving slightly declined in ...
The 2025 Top 10 SBC stories, Theologian Thomas Schreiner offers insights on the Christmas story, A family reunited after years apart
In this episode, Brandon Porter and Laura Erlanson recap the top 10 stories across the SBC in 2025, talk with Southern Seminary's Thomas Schreiner about the Christmas ...
1,000 pastors visit Israel, Seminary graduations, Joe Crider on Christmas hymns
In this episode, Brandon Porter and Laura Erlanson share how 1,000 pastors received a unique view of Israel, a summary of seminary graduations, a special grand marshal...
Cooperative Program giving is strong in the new fiscal year, 2025 Lottie Moon Christmas Offering, An interview with Paul Chitwood
In this episode, Brandon Porter and Laura Erlanson give convention related financial and legal updates, learn about the generosity of churchgoers during the Christmas ...
Harvest Crusade sees thousands saved in Utah; A new look at the state of theology in the U.S.; Gateway's impact on the West
In this episode, Brandon Porter and Laura Erlanson celebrate thousands of salvations at a Harvest Crusade near the site of Charlie Kirk's assassination in Utah, discus...
Kirk Kirkland to lead Lifeway Worship, ERLC presses religious liberty, Deaflympics open in Tokyo
In this episode of SBC This Week, Brandon Porter and Laura Erlanson talk about recent leadership changes at Lifeway Worship, the retirement announcement of New Orleans...
Send Relief aids Jamaica, State conventions in full swing, A Veteran's Day interview with Maj. Gen. Doug Carver
In this episode, Brandon Porter and Laura Erlanson discuss Send Relief’s aid to Jamaica following a devastating hurricane, how churches are evaluating their disciplesh...
SendRelief responds to Jamaican devastation, SBC church data reveals growth and declines, IMB Sending Celebration in Texas
In this episode, Brandon Porter and Laura Erlanson share how Send Relief is helping in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, they discuss Lifeway Research's finding base...
Morris H. Chapman dies, SWBTS and MBTS reports, DR relief in Alaska
In this episode, Brandon Porter and Laura Erlanson talk about the life and legacy of SBC Executive Committee President Emeritus Morris H. Chapman, discuss SWBTS and MB...
Missions offering generosity, Danny Akin announces retirement at SEBTS, NAMB focuses on spiritual need in Montreal
In this episode, Brandon Porter and Laura Erlanson share how Southern Baptists gave more than $270 million in missions offerings in 2024-25, learn about Southeastern S...
2024-25 Cooperative Giving results, SBC26 hotel portal opens, Interview with Taffey Hall
In this episode, Brandon Porter and Laura Erlanson talk about Southern Baptists give more than $186 million through the Cooperative Program in 2024-25, how messengers ...
SCOTUS to hear conversion therapy case, 2025 SBC Annual released, RaShan Frost on artificial intelligence
In this episode, Brandon Porter and Laura Erlanson highlight an upcoming Supreme Court case considering religious liberty and Colorado's ban on conversion therapy, the...
IMB Sending Celebration, EC and IMB Trustee meetings, Remembering Hurricane Helene
In this episode, Brandon Porter and Laura Erlanson celebrate this week's Sending Celebration, recap the Executive Committee and International Mission Board meetings, t...
Gary Hollingsworth names interim ERLC leader; GCR 15 years later; A rare trip to the mission field
In this week's episode, Brandon Porter and Laura Erlanson talk about this week's Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission trustees' meeting, talk with trustee chair Scott...
A decision in the McRaney vs. NAMB case, Southern Baptists react to the death of Charlie Kirk, Hobby Lobby's David Green talks about legacy
In this episode, Brandon Porter and Laura Erlanson share about the ruling in the appeals case between Will McRaney and the North American Mission Board, how Southern B...
August Cooperative Program giving; ERLC presses the VA; Remembering a faithful songwriter
In this episode, Brandon Porter and Laura Erlanson share Cooperative Program giving in August and discuss recent trends, they tell how the Ethics & Religious Liberty C...
Remembering the devastation and recovery from Katrina, Lifeway trustees meet, WMU hosts a mental health training
In this episode, Brandon Porter and Laura Erlanson mark the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina and the massive response from Southern Baptists; they talk about Life...
Global Hunger Sunday; Abuse response and prevention helpline revamped; O.S. Hawkins' important decision
In the episode, Brandon Porter and Laura Erlanson highlight Global Hunger Sunday, a revamped abuse prevention and response helpline, Mark Dance's move to lead Arkansas...
SBC26 theme announced; ERLC names search committee, Churches helping members pinch pennies
In this episode, Brandon Porter and Laura Erlanson talk about the formation of the ERLC president search committee; the theme for the 2026 SBC Annual Meeting and Pasto...
July Cooperative Program giving dips; The courts protect religious liberty; Georgia churches partner in unlikely way
In this week's episode, Brandon Porter and Laura Erlanson talk about the dip in Cooperative Program giving in July, a new podcast series on the Cooperative Program, a ...
Leatherwood steps down at ERLC; 250 years of U.S. military chaplains; Baptist leaders want to ban mail order abortion drugs
In this episode, Brandon Porter and Laura Erlanson cover Brent Leatherwood's resignation from the lead spot at the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission, the 250th a...
7 areas to watch in the SBC in 2025
In this episode, Brandon Porter and Laura Erlanson look back at the first seven months of 2025 to highlight seven areas of interest across the Southern Baptist Convent...
Remembering John MacArthur, Ben Mandrell called as Bellevue senior pastor; A pastor kidnapped and drive to Mexican border
In this episode, Laura Erlanson and Brandon Porter discuss the life and legacy of John MacArthur, Bellevue Baptist Church's calling Ben Mandrell as senior pastor and h...
Care for Texas flood victims, Ben Mandrell named pastoral candidate at Bellevue, SBC President opens Senate in prayer
In this episode, Brandon Porter and Laura Erlanson talked about the sorrow and devastation due to the floods in Kerrville, Texas, Ben Mandrell being named the pastoral...
Supreme Court opens door to defund Planned Parenthood, Update on SWBTS accreditation sanctions, New resource from Hance Dilbeck
In this episode, Brandon Porter and Laura Erlanson talk about several Supreme Court decisions made this week, how a Gallup poll reveals how local church attendance aff...
SBC 2025 Annual Meeting wrap up; Lifeway Research on pastor's home life; The case of a stolen camera
Brandon Porter and Laura Erlanson recap a Supreme Court case dealing with gender transition treatments, the release of audio from the Great Commission Resurgence task ...
May Cooperative Program giving; Proposed SBC Business Plan; Celebrating 60 years of Journeymen
In this episoode, Laura Erlanson and Brandon Porter share the Cooperative Program giving from May, discuss the proposed SBC Business and Financial Plan to be presented...